1919 Map of Newville

About this map

Conodoguinet Creek and Yellow Breeches Creek define the agrarian valley of central Cumberland County, showing a landscape tightly organized by late 19th-century rail and water infrastructure. The Cumberland Valley R. R. and Reading and Philadelphia R. R. cut across the territory, connecting rural hubs like Newville and Walnut Bottom to regional markets. Numerous small-scale industrial sites are visible, including Heiters Mill, Greiders Mill, and Elliotts Mill, illustrating how local water power remained vital to the community even as rail lines expanded.